Un-assigning a default Windows key combination

I realize this may be a difficult question, but does anyone know of a way to
change the Windows logo key assignments that are given by default in
Windows? I'm not talking about disabling the Windows keys, but changing the
assignment of a particular Windows key combination.

In Windows 98, there are several default assignments, such as Winkey plus D
to show the Desktop, Win + R to open the Run dialog box and so on. All those
defeult assignments are fine. But I acquired a laptop with XP recently, and
it has a default assignment of Win+U for the Utility Manager. The problem
is, I also use the Winkey utility which allows the user to assign the
Windows key plus other keys to a variety of commands, and I was using Win+U
for a frequently used command and I want to keep it.

Even if I removed Utility manager, that wouldn't fix the problem, since
Win+U would keep that assignment to Utility manager and couldn't be assigned
to anything else.

So is there any way to free up that key combo so that I can assign it as I
choose?

I realize this may be a tough question as those default Windows key
assignments seem to be embedded in the Windows programming itself, beyond
the level of the Registry. But it really annoys me that Microsoft takes away
a key assignment I was using and prevents me from getting it back, and I
would love to find a way to reassert control over my computer.

Thanks,
Larry

Larry wrote:

I realize this may be a difficult question, but does anyone know of a way to
change the Windows logo key assignments that are given by default in
Windows? I'm not talking about disabling the Windows keys, but changing the
assignment of a particular Windows key combination.

In Windows 98, there are several default assignments, such as Winkey plus D
to show the Desktop, Win + R to open the Run dialog box and so on. All those
defeult assignments are fine. But I acquired a laptop with XP recently, and
it has a default assignment of Win+U for the Utility Manager. The problem
is, I also use the Winkey utility which allows the user to assign the
Windows key plus other keys to a variety of commands, and I was using Win+U
for a frequently used command and I want to keep it.

Even if I removed Utility manager, that wouldn't fix the problem, since
Win+U would keep that assignment to Utility manager and couldn't be assigned
to anything else.

So is there any way to free up that key combo so that I can assign it as I
choose?

I realize this may be a tough question as those default Windows key
assignments seem to be embedded in the Windows programming itself, beyond
the level of the Registry. But it really annoys me that Microsoft takes away
a key assignment I was using and prevents me from getting it back, and I
would love to find a way to reassert control over my computer.

Thanks,
Larry


So which system...

Win9X had a tool offered in kernel toys [1996?] for the function.
Several other applications were designed to supply the function.

XP - check the Server 2003 ResKit Tools, XP ResKit [or was it the
Support Kit on the CD?] offered by Microsoft.

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Larry wrote:

I realize this may be a difficult question, but does anyone know of a way to
change the Windows logo key assignments that are given by default in
Windows? I'm not talking about disabling the Windows keys, but changing the
assignment of a particular Windows key combination.

In Windows 98, there are several default assignments, such as Winkey plus D
to show the Desktop, Win + R to open the Run dialog box and so on. All those
defeult assignments are fine. But I acquired a laptop with XP recently, and
it has a default assignment of Win+U for the Utility Manager. The problem
is, I also use the Winkey utility which allows the user to assign the
Windows key plus other keys to a variety of commands, and I was using Win+U
for a frequently used command and I want to keep it.

Even if I removed Utility manager, that wouldn't fix the problem, since
Win+U would keep that assignment to Utility manager and couldn't be assigned
to anything else.

So is there any way to free up that key combo so that I can assign it as I
choose?

I realize this may be a tough question as those default Windows key
assignments seem to be embedded in the Windows programming itself, beyond
the level of the Registry. But it really annoys me that Microsoft takes away
a key assignment I was using and prevents me from getting it back, and I
would love to find a way to reassert control over my computer.

Thanks,
Larry


So which system...

Win9X had a tool offered in kernel toys [1996?] for the function.
Several other applications were designed to supply the function.

XP - check the Server 2003 ResKit Tools, XP ResKit [or was it the
Support Kit on the CD?] offered by Microsoft.

--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
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Larry wrote:
I realize this may be a difficult question, but does anyone know of a
way to change the Windows logo key assignments that are given by
default in Windows? I'm not talking about disabling the Windows keys,
but changing the assignment of a particular Windows key combination.

In Windows 98, there are several default assignments, such as Winkey
plus D to show the Desktop, Win + R to open the Run dialog box and so
on. All those defeult assignments are fine. But I acquired a laptop
with XP recently, and it has a default assignment of Win+U for the
Utility Manager. The problem is, I also use the Winkey utility which
allows the user to assign the Windows key plus other keys to a
variety of commands, and I was using Win+U for a frequently used
command and I want to keep it.

Even if I removed Utility manager, that wouldn't fix the problem,
since Win+U would keep that assignment to Utility manager and
couldn't be assigned to anything else.

So is there any way to free up that key combo so that I can assign it
as I choose?

Maybe but I doubt it. Best I can suggest is to assign another control key -
Ctrl, Alt, etc. - + "U" for your frequently used command.

BTW, Hot Key Plus is much handier than Windows for assigning hot keys. IMO,
YMMV.
http://www.brianapps.net/hotkeyplus/


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Larry wrote:
I realize this may be a difficult question, but does anyone know of a
way to change the Windows logo key assignments that are given by
default in Windows? I'm not talking about disabling the Windows keys,
but changing the assignment of a particular Windows key combination.

In Windows 98, there are several default assignments, such as Winkey
plus D to show the Desktop, Win + R to open the Run dialog box and so
on. All those defeult assignments are fine. But I acquired a laptop
with XP recently, and it has a default assignment of Win+U for the
Utility Manager. The problem is, I also use the Winkey utility which
allows the user to assign the Windows key plus other keys to a
variety of commands, and I was using Win+U for a frequently used
command and I want to keep it.

Even if I removed Utility manager, that wouldn't fix the problem,
since Win+U would keep that assignment to Utility manager and
couldn't be assigned to anything else.

So is there any way to free up that key combo so that I can assign it
as I choose?

Maybe but I doubt it. Best I can suggest is to assign another control key -
Ctrl, Alt, etc. - + "U" for your frequently used command.

BTW, Hot Key Plus is much handier than Windows for assigning hot keys. IMO,
YMMV.
http://www.brianapps.net/hotkeyplus/


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dadiOH
____________________________

dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

Maybe but I doubt it. Best I can suggest is to assign another control
key -
Ctrl, Alt, etc. - + "U" for your frequently used command.

BTW, Hot Key Plus is much handier than Windows for assigning hot keys.
IMO,
YMMV.
http://www.brianapps.net/hotkeyplus/

Thanks, I'll check out Hot Key Plus, since Winkey doesn't work in the
Windows versions after XP and I'll need to find a replacement eventually.

Maybe but I doubt it. Best I can suggest is to assign another control
key -
Ctrl, Alt, etc. - + "U" for your frequently used command.

BTW, Hot Key Plus is much handier than Windows for assigning hot keys.
IMO,
YMMV.
http://www.brianapps.net/hotkeyplus/

Thanks, I'll check out Hot Key Plus, since Winkey doesn't work in the
Windows versions after XP and I'll need to find a replacement eventually.

So which system...

It's XP that I want to make the change in, since XP has that built-in Win+
assignment.

XP - check the Server 2003 ResKit Tools, XP ResKit [or was it the
Support Kit on the CD?] offered by Microsoft.

Great, I'll check this out. I'm actually surprised that Microsoft actually
supplies something that allows the user to change a built in Windows key
assignmemtn.

Larry

So which system...

It's XP that I want to make the change in, since XP has that built-in Win+
assignment.

XP - check the Server 2003 ResKit Tools, XP ResKit [or was it the
Support Kit on the CD?] offered by Microsoft.

Great, I'll check this out. I'm actually surprised that Microsoft actually
supplies something that allows the user to change a built in Windows key
assignmemtn.

Larry

Larry wrote:
So which system...

It's XP that I want to make the change in, since XP has that built-in Win+
assignment.

XP - check the Server 2003 ResKit Tools, XP ResKit [or was it the
Support Kit on the CD?] offered by Microsoft.

Great, I'll check this out. I'm actually surprised that Microsoft actually
supplies something that allows the user to change a built in Windows key
assignmemtn.

Larry


I'm not sure how far you really can go [those were just suggestions],
and the specific one you want to change {win+u} may be impossible. Just
a reminder [this is a 9X discussion group], this is XP actually being
discussed (and I avoid XP).

Overriding or Disabling Hotkeys
http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/misc/Override.htm
Program Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2328732,00.asp

Sometimes the video driver or monitor may have its own over-ride abilities.

I suppose we would be remiss not putting something about what the
hotkeys/shortcuts are in he

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/126449

And to reset keys [from an XP customizing discussion]:

Control Panel Regional Language and Language Options Advanced tab
check the box at the very bottom (Default user account settings)

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